Liege Belgian Waffles with Pearl Sugar

These Liege waffles are sweeter than traditional Brussels Belgian waffles — a sweeter waffle that can be served for breakfast or dessert. Serve waffles warm or cooled with whipped cream and berries or drizzled with warm, melted chocolate.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 458 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup melted butter
• 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup lukewarm milk
• 3 cups flour
• 1 ½ cups pearl sugar (such as Lars' Own®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Sprinkle yeast and white sugar over warm milk in a small bowl. The milk should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 15 minutes until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.

Step 3

Whisk eggs, melted butter, and vanilla into the yeast mixture until evenly blended; set aside.

Step 4

Stir together flour and salt in a separate large bowl, and make a well in the center. Pour the egg mixture into the well, then stir in the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Gently mix in the pearl sugar.

Step 5

Place a baseball-sized ball of dough on the preheated waffle iron. Cook waffles until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Allow waffles to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.